Baas was the number 12 overall rated Center. He is a top ten run blocker. And a top 5 screen blocker (we love to run screens). All that in his FIRST year starting at Center. Tell me thats not impressive. Baas has a chance to develop into a very good center especially with one of the best Oline coaches in the league and two probowl caliber guards sitting next to him.

Baas was the number 12 overall rated Center. He is a top ten run blocker. And a top 5 screen blocker (we love to run screens). All that in his FIRST year starting at Center. Tell me thats not impressive. Baas has a chance to develop into a very good center especially with one of the best Oline coaches in the league and two probowl caliber guards sitting next to him.

here is what scouts inc says about Baashttp://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/fa?playerId=8447

After securing a starting role as a guard the former second round draft pick was moved to center for the 2010 season where he started all 16 games. He is a thick wide body with above average initial quickness and adequate agility and body control. He is more of a mauler and brawler than finesse type of blocker but can dominate opponents once he gets his hands on them. He is not a natural knee bender but will bring his feet with him to sustain blocks and has the kind of temperament and effort that allows him to finish most blocks off. He has come a long ways when it comes to understanding angles and techniques which allow him to sustain blocks better than when he used to rely on strength alone. He does a good job of sinking his hips to hunker down and stop the bull rush and will win most strength contests.

We'll definitely have a better power running game with Baas at center and Diehl at Guard. Honestly, I'm excited about it and Jacobs should be as well.

Side note: Diehl loses 750,000 dollars not playing LT. While everyone focuses on that number just think you can see why releasing O'Hara and Richie saved us in more ways then one. On the business side of it Baas saved us a lot of money.